2026

Textile residues adhering to artefacts excavated at Sanxingdui (Photos: Antiquity) Scientists examining 3,000-year-old objects recovered from the Sanxingdui archaeological site in China’s Sichuan Province have found traces of silk on 101 artefacts, including bronze masks, gold, jade and ivory objects. According to a study published in the journal Antiquity on Sunday, researchers used microscopic and…

For generations, Australia’s tiny native stingless honey bees have been part of Indigenous medicine. Scientists now believe they may hold clues to tackling one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers at the University of Sydney examined the potential medicinal benefits of honey and propolis (a mixture of plant resin and beeswax that bees…

An Ohio appeals court has upheld a local zoning ban on short-term home rentals. The ruling shuts down a property owner’s attempt to run an Airbnb business in a quiet suburban neighborhood of about 140 homes. In a decision issued on 26 October 2026, the Fifth District Court of Appeals of Ohio backed a lower…